Mining

Expert environmental services for mining: approvals, compliance, water and land management, and closure strategies to reduce risk.

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Paul Davey, BE EnvSc

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Driving Sustainable Solutions for Mining Projects Across Australia

Mining facility illuminated at dusk with conveyor belts and machinery against a clear sky.

Aerial view of a large open-pit mine with terraced layers and surrounding landscape.

Mining site with machinery and large soil mounds amidst sparse vegetation.

CDM Smith Australia supports mining projects with tailored environmental services—water management, remediation, and compliance strategies for risk reduction and growth.

Strategic Advisory & Approvals

Helping proponents plan mine developments with strategic approvals advice, pathway mapping, stakeholder engagement, and regulator liaison to de-risk schedules and secure timely decisions.

Environmental Compliance & Permitting

Helping mining operations meet regulatory requirements through expert permitting, audits, and risk management strategies to ensure full compliance and reduce delays.

Site Assessment & Remediation

Providing integrated site assessment and remediation services—covering contamination investigations, risk evaluations, and PFAS and acid sulfate soil strategies—to achieve land restoration and environmental compliance.